by Wole Olabanji There is a popular faith inspiring song that folks sing in church where the song leader asks the congregation; “who has the final say” to which they enthusiastically chorus, “Jehovah has the final say”. READ: Why Governor Oshiomhole told a widow to “go and die!” It appears though, going by the... Read More
by Idowu Babajide Though some loopholes can be identified in the Whistleblowers Act 2006, this write up doesn’t seek to criticise the Ghanaian version of the Act but rather impress it on the Nigerian National Assembly to have a similar law. The level of profligacy in the public sector as exposed by one Mr. Nicholas... Read More
by Gimba Kakanda As 2015 approaches, Governor Aliyu’s political future is on the edge of a cliff. First, his senatorial ambition will be mortally shattered by the Gbagyi voters who are very ethnically united, especially in their aversion to a Hausa man’s candidacy, and there will be no more previously neutrally involved Zone A... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The gunman pose fever started by musician, Olamide is finally phasing out, but not before one or two celebrities gave it their own spin. Ice Prince, Sasha and many other stars attempted the pose and most of them pulled it off well. Here are Don Jazzy and Wizkid’s versions, who do you... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Birds of a feather flock together they say, and this is definitely true for superstars as well. Nollywood superstar, Genevieve Nnaji is seen here in this very cosy picture with music industry superstar, Don Jazzy. They look good together, don’t they?
by Isi Esene The face-off between the Federal Government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) may have taken another twist as the former is making plans to railroad the striking lecturers back to the classrooms. University lecturers had embarked on an indefinite strike in July after accusing the FG of reneging on... Read More
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by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar sure knows how to keep ’em talking. The pretty lady posted this photo on her Instagram page wearing a chic white top showing much of her midriff and torn denim jeans that’ll make rag day university students swoon in envy. She aptly captioned the post “FEAR?F DAT.” No... Read More
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by Oke Efagene Osun governor, Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday, November 29, approved the payment of 100 percent 13th month basic salary to workers in the state. Aregbesola made this announcement in Osogbo, the state capital, while distributing loans for vehicle refurbishing to public workers. According to the governor, no previous administration had ever paid workers... Read More
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by Oke Efagene Manager, music director and elder brother of the Psquare twin, Jude Okoye, was photographed with his brothers alongside Nigerian rapper, Naeto C in South Africa. Okoye who is the brain behind Pquare’s hit videos was spotted with his brothers getting set for their performance at the ChannelO Music Video Awards (CHOAMVA) happening... Read More
by Akan Ido The rancour between celebrated Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun and his wife, Fathia continues to fester as reports indicate that Balogun has decided to take his ex-wife to court over her insistence on using his name. Balogun had over the years made it public that he is uncomfortable with Fathia using his name... Read More
by Oke Efagene The remains of the late former president of the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), Festus Iyayi, will be buried next Saturday, December 7, 2013. Iyayi died in a road accident on November 12, 2013, on his way to Kano to attend the National Executive Committee meeting of ASUU. The announcement was... Read More
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by Dele Momodu The popular belief is that Mr Wike has nothing to fear or worry about since he’s the President’s Man Friday and numero uno pugilist in the battle for the soul of Rivers where Amaechi currently holds the World Heavyweight Boxing title. Fellow Nigerians, permit me to make a serious confession. I had... Read More
The Federal High Court, sitting at Adeoyo, Ibadan, on Friday sentenced 18-year-old, Ibrahim Olayiwola, to six months in prison and is also to pay a fine of N50, 000 for drug peddling. Justice Abimbola Obaseki-Adejumo said the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. She also held that the court was presented with overwhelming evidence... Read More
by Oke Efagene American R&B singer and songwriter, Brandy Norwood is scheduled to be in Nigeria on Sunday, November 1, 2013, to perform at the Face of Sofa 2013. The event which will take place at the Thisday Dome, Abuja, will be hosted by Nollywood actor and model, Uti Nwachukwu and comedienne, Helen Paul. This... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Some new arrivals to the country yesterday succumbed to excess heat as 4 people were said to have collapsed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The four passengers who had just arrived from the United States of America where the temperature is much cooler, were said to have been... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Students and staff of a Lagos secondary school were thrown into confusion yesterday when a male student stabbed another. Laolu Ladipo, a JS3 student, waited till the end of the school day and waylaid his classmate stabbing him on his head. The incident occurred at the Best Steve College on Olaniyi Street... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A university graduate (names withheld) was on Friday arrested by the State Security Service (SSS) in Lafia for allegedly forging the letter head paper of the Nasarawa State Governor’s Office. According to the Assistant Director (Security) of the service in the state, Ngobiowei Awoikiega, the suspect was a graduate of Business Administration from the Nasarawa State University,... Read More
This is the heartstopping moment a huge weightlifting bar comes crashing down on a woman’s neck, sending her careering forward during a crosslifting session. The dramatic video of the failed weightlifting attempt continues to fuel controversy around the Crossfit exercise movement – once used only by police and the military – that is now popular... Read More
A new strapless bra for women with larger breasts is being hailed as a ‘revolution in underwear’. Using two inner cups held by a patent-pending magnetic device, the Kewi Bra, set to launch on Christmas Day for $150, claims to have a lift potential of 11.2lbs. ‘A large cup size does not have to mean... Read More
Poised, polished and perfectly tousled – Gisele Bündchen looks like she’s just woken up on the right side of bed in a sexy new photoshoot. The lingerie-clad beauty is the antithesis of a slumbering mere mortal – but naturally that’s because she’s Gisele and is posing in a stylized spread for Vogue Brazil. She does... Read More
It’s never a nice feeling when you believe your partner looks so much younger than you. But for this Chinese woman the frustration of her advancing years prompted a very public outburst – with potentially expensive consequences. Video emerged today showing her scratching a luxury car at a motor show in apparent fury that her... Read More
This is the moment soldier Lee Rigby was mown down by a car, allegedly driven by his murderers, before his body was dragged into the middle of the road. There were gasps in the court room at the Old Bailey today as the footage was shown to jurors, and relatives of the fusilier left the... Read More
One of the Muslim converts accused of murdering Lee Rigby thanked police for shooting him and said ‘I wish the bullets had killed me’ as he was given first aid, the Old Bailey heard today. Jurors were shown footage of Michael Adebolajo, 28, and his accomplice Michael Adebowale, 22, being gunned down by armed... Read More
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday sentenced Talal Roda, a Lebanese, to life in prison for illegal possession of firearms. Mr. Ademola, who gave the verdict in his judgment, held that Mr. Roda was guilty of conspiracy to transport, import, sell and hoard large unlicensed firearms stored at No.3 Gaya... Read More
by Oke Efagene Nigerian musician popular called ‘Starboy’, Wizkid is currently in South Africa ahead of the ChannelO Music Video Award (CHOAMVA) coming up tomorrow, November 30, 2013 in South Africa. The multiple award-winning star who is busy with rehearsals took a few minutes to send this short message to his fans. Watch video here:... Read More
A screaming Mafia boss was fed alive to pigs by rival gangsters as part of a bloody 60-year feud in Italy. Francesco Raccosta was beaten with iron bars and thrown in a sty, where the animals devoured him as he begged for help. A recording made in a huge undercover police operation, reveals crime boss Simone... Read More
by Oke Efagene Hit maker, Wande Coal, has just released a new single titled ‘Amorawa’, featuring Afropop singer, Burna Boy. [READ: This means war! Wande Coal stands up to Don Jazzy over alleged song ‘theft’ [DETAILS]] The new song is quite smooth and pleasant to hear. Listen to the song below: Amorawa (Prod. LeriQ) |
by Paul Washington Uduk “He felt his skin grow cold and begged his soul to leave his body but it didn’t budge; his consciousness was in pure awareness now.“ Eric stood shocked as he read the paper in his now shaking hands. His heart struggled to leap out of his chest so that it could... Read More
What: MTV Shuga Premiere. Where: Silverbird Galleria, V.I., Lagos. When: November 26, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa TA